1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1949 Tatra T87
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T87 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1949 Tatra T87 | |
Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
Model | 250 LM | T87 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |